About this role
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Manufacture. Tasks: Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services. Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Negotiate offers from suppliers. Consult with suppliers. Review quotations. Determine contract terms and conditions. Award contracts to appropriate parties. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Provide customer service. Internal audit. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. MS Office. Quick Books. Electronic mail. MS Access. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large caseload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Time management. Flexibility. Ability to multitask. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day.